1
as in willing
having a desire or inclination (as for a specified course of action)
whatever you decide to do, I'm amenable—just let me know
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2
as in obedient
readily giving in to the command or authority of another
our normally balky cat becomes the most amenable of creatures when confronted with the strange environment of the veterinary clinic
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as in responsible
being the one who must meet an obligation or suffer the consequences for failing to do so
even our nation's highest leaders must remain amenable to the law
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Recent Examples of amenable
In the end, Durst fired one of the attorneys his family had hired and selected another who was more amenable to Charatan.
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Nick Tabor, Curbed, 11 Apr. 2025
There was no late-breaking progress in contract talks, no additional certainty on Vancouver’s end that the player might be more amenable to a shorter-term deal.
—Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 8 Mar. 2025
Ukraine hosting an election also raises the concern that Russia could interfere in the poll and install a pro-Kremlin leader who would be more amenable to Moscow's terms to end the war.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
As such, the NFL seems to be amenable to taking a long look at shifting more games—and, perhaps, complete TV packages—to the streaming arrivistes.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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Nick Tabor, Curbed, 11 Apr. 2025
There was no late-breaking progress in contract talks, no additional certainty on Vancouver’s end that the player might be more amenable to a shorter-term deal.
—Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 8 Mar. 2025
Ukraine hosting an election also raises the concern that Russia could interfere in the poll and install a pro-Kremlin leader who would be more amenable to Moscow's terms to end the war.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
As such, the NFL seems to be amenable to taking a long look at shifting more games—and, perhaps, complete TV packages—to the streaming arrivistes.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 4 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for amenable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amenable
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The Supreme Court sounded willing to allow an Atlanta family to sue the FBI for compensation over the mistaken search of their home, but reluctant to define how much protection law enforcement officers deserve in carrying out their jobs.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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In the race to succeed Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) as GOP leader last year, only a few Republicans were willing to choose between the three candidates running ahead of time.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The twist offered in this tale is that this dutiful and obedient AI proceeds to gobble up all the available resources on earth to maximally achieve this goal.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The twist offered in this tale is that this dutiful and obedient AI proceeds to gobble up all the available resources on earth to maximally achieve this goal.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But human activity is responsible for about 90% of all wildfires in the nation.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Despite the pretence, Tindall is an elite coach with a sharp tactical brain, responsible for overseeing Newcastle’s defence and orchestrating set pieces.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Full batches can be ready in as little as 10 minutes.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
1 May 2025
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The best of the brand’s releases will be ready and waiting for you upon arrival.—
William Goodman,
Robb Report,
1 May 2025
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The state would also not be liable if its financial structure collapsed.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
1 May 2025
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Strong wind is liable to topple a cage laden with a heavy tomato plant.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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Greek students were more inclined to develop mentoring relationships with professors, participate in extra-curricular activities and graduate on time compared with unaffiliated students.—
Wynn Smiley,
Baltimore Sun,
24 Apr. 2025
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Join 108 others in the comments View Comments Some supporters of Trump may be more inclined to buy Tesla than there were in the past, but that’s not enough to make up for the loss of sales to liberal buyers, said Kelly O’Keefe, founder of branding consultant Brand Federation.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The industry is surely glad to hear that the FDA, at least right now, is not implementing a ban for common dyes such as Yellow 5.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
22 Apr. 2025
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While glad for not having off-the-field troubles as a young player, Kelce shared a piece of advice for young players: Find a life balance.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Amenable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amenable. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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